What's the difference between Ambrette 9 and The Noir 29?+
Ambrette 9 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2006) dominated by Musky accords. The Noir 29 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2015) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Citrus.
Which is better, Ambrette 9 or The Noir 29?+
By community rating, Ambrette 9 scores 3.71/5 vs The Noir 29 at 4.21/5. On r/fragrance, Ambrette 9 sits at 5.5/10 (mixed) while The Noir 29 is 8.2/10 (positive). Ambrette 9's standout strength: Beautiful, soft and fresh fragrance with lovely pear/fruity character. The Noir 29's standout strength: Emotionally impactful with a rich, complex dry down that develops beautifully over time. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Ambrette 9 and The Noir 29 smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Ambrette 9: Ambrette 9 is widely appreciated for its beautiful, soft pear and musky character, but the community consensus is that it suffers from severe performance issues with minimal projection and short longevity. The Noir 29: The Noir 29 is highly praised by the community as an emotionally resonant, sophisticated fragrance with a complex development and impressive dry down that receives consistent compliments.
Which lasts longer, Ambrette 9 or The Noir 29?+
Ambrette 9: Extremely weak projection and sillage - difficult to smell on yourself or others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Ambrette 9 vs The Noir 29?+
Ambrette 9 scores highest for all seasons wear; The Noir 29 scores highest for fall wear. Ambrette 9 leans daytime, The Noir 29 leans evening.
